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KTGY acquires residential high-rise specialist GDA Architects
KTGY, an award-winning design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design, announced that it has acquired GDA Architects, a Dallas-based architectural firm specializing in high rise residential, hospitality and industrial design. The unification of the firms will bolster KTGY's presence in Texas and expand the firms' high rise portfolio, while giving GDA access to a national network of design experts. This acquisition continues the momentum of KTGY's growth trajectory.
Border Bust: Massive Drug Seizure at Texas-Mexico Crossing
Enough cocaine to buy 65 acres of land in Texas was recently confiscated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a port of entry in Brownsville, TX. CBP officers intercepted and pulled over a 1996 Volvo crossing the Veterans International Bridge, carrying interesting cargo. The driver, a 46-year-old Mexican...
Texas bus driver accused of torturing kids with no air conditioning in 100 degree heat
A Texas mother of two Black children is seeking legal action against a white bus driver who allegedly subjected her children to 103-degree heat. Coshenna Smith says 12-year-old son Bryce and 11-year-old daughter Cionni came home crying.
Man With Gun Disarmed and Punched During Texas Pool Fight
A disagreement at a Texas swimming pool led to a gun being drawn. A pool has got to be one of the worst places to get in a fight. Not only are you bogged down by the water, but you just might find yourself being held under the water – just like the guy in the video below. Lucky for him the other guy let him up.
Monthly Tests for Sunnyvale’s Outdoor Warning System
The Town of Sunnyvale tests its outdoor warning siren system at noon on the first Wednesday of each month if weather conditions are favorable. The outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter and additional information about the nature and severity of the threat. While severe weather and tornados are the most common causes for sirens to be activated, this system is intended to be used as an “all-hazards” alert system.
Conversations with Mr. and Ms. UTA
For Ms. UTA Jennifer Sanchez, hearing her name announced during the spring’s Party After the Polls event has been her favorite memory in her new role, so far. Mr. UTA Florencio Gobellan said despite being sworn in in May, his memories of spending the past summer months speaking on-stage and welcoming students to New Maverick Orientation have been his favorites.
Progressive Student Union protests updated library hours
Wednesday afternoon, several members of the Progressive Student Union gathered to protest UTA Libraries’ decision to no longer keep the Central Library open 24/7. Earlier this month, UTA Libraries announced that the Central Library will now be open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight on weekends.
Grocery store employee recognized for heroic actions during first day on the job
At a Burleson Kroger Wednesday, an introduction between coworkers was more like a reunion between long-lost friends as Ray Choate met Shane Condon, the man who saved his life. “It feels great. I don't have the words. I can't thank him enough,” said Choate, a field maintenance associate with Kroger.
Grants help bridge CONHI research gaps
UTA awarded several Interdisciplinary Research Program grants to advance work across different disciplines, some of which went to College of Nursing and Health Innovation faculty members. The program is catered to disciplines that don’t typically collaborate. To qualify for the grant, proposals must correspond with the themes of UTA’s Strategic...
Man Who Shot Two-Year-Old Makes Bail
The man Dallas Police arrested for shooting a two-year-old in an apparent road rage incident has posted an $850,000 bond. Wednesday afternoon, 50-year-old Jason Cain of Dallas came up with the cash required to make bond and is now out of jail with an ankle monitor. Jacqueline Garcia, her two-year-old girl, and the girl’s father were …
Deep Ellum bar owner cited for violating wage and recordkeeping regulations, operating illegal tip pool
DALLAS — Bartenders at two Dallas restaurants -- The Peak Inn and Adair’s Saloon -- will recoup nearly $200,000 after the owner of the two businesses was cited for wage and overtime violations, the Department of Labor said. The Department of Labor's wage and hour division found that...
Jazz, mimosas and Texas food favorites | Here's a look at things to do in DFW this Labor Day weekend
DALLAS — It's Labor Day Weekend and that means many of us are off work!. If you're pulling a stay-cation this year, there's still plenty of events going on across North Texas to keep you entertained. Friday Aug. 30. For the seventh year, The Black Academy of Arts and...
$60M expansion underway at Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas
DALLAS — Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas is adding three floors to add a new cardiovascular intensive care unit, additional bed space and more. Construction is underway at the hospital at 11970 North Central Expressway in Dallas, and the $60 million project will add more than 60,000 square feet.
Preston Hollow Schools Mark Senior Traditions
After participating in a ropes course, hiking, and team building exercises during their annual retreat, The Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD) class of 2025 continued the school’s senior traditions by painting their individual parking spaces. Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) welcomed their senior class of 2025 at its annual car...
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